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Karnataka's Digital Landscape
DPIIT registered
startups
0
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Venture Capital raised by Bengaluru based start-ups
$
0
Bn
Active tech startup
investors in the state
0
K+
Tech Unicorns
in Karnataka
0
Tech soonicorns
in Karnataka
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Accelerators & Incubators
0
+
Innovation hubs
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Mergers & acquisitions
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Center of Excellence
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Funded tech startups
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Startups in Karnataka raised $2.7 billion in the first nine months of 2025, marking a sharp 40 percent decline from $4.5 billion in the same period last year, as a global funding winter tightens its grip on India’s startup capital.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India is entering a “golden era of defence innovation” driven by young entrepreneurs and start-ups, during his address at the fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s Swavlamban seminar in New Delhi.
The 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025 concluded at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), with the Future Makers Conclave emerging as the standout moment of the summit—particularly for its landmark funding announcements that accelerated Karnataka’s deep-tech push.
Startups supported by the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) participated in the prestigious Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025, held in Bangalore from November 18 to 20, 2025. This year’s edition was one of the largest ever, with organisers reporting participation from more than 10,000 startups representing 60 countries. The J&K startups began their showcase with a high-energy Day 1, marked by strong engagement with industry leaders, potential partners and sector experts.
India’s semiconductor revolution is no longer an ambition, it’s an economic reality in motion. With the domestic market growing from $38 billion in 2023 to an expected $100–110 billion by 2030, the country is emerging as a serious contender in global chip design and manufacturing.
Karnataka Start-up Policy 2025
KDEM’s mandate is to accelerate the development process across the state by 2030.
Karnataka Start-up Policy 2025-2030
Karnataka Start-up Policy Bengaluru: “Karnataka
As India strides towards a digital first future, innovations transform industries and empower lives. These top 10 pioneering businesses spearheading this transformation are recognised for their exceptional contributions in 2024. Dive into their inspiring stories and discover how they shape the future of India and the world.
Sufalam Startup Conclave for Food Processing Entrepreneurs Sufalam Startup Conclave for food processing entrepreneurs Sonipat 50 minutes ago copy link Sonipat: A twoday SUFALAM Startup Conclave was organized for food processing entrepreneurs and mentors under the joint aegis of Ministry of Food Processing Industries and National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM).
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025: KDEM Announces Global Partnership
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ABOUT KDEM
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission(KDEM), initiative of Government of Karnataka, designed to function as the knowledge bridge between the Government of Karnataka and industry to accelerate growth and investments in the field of Information Technology sector in Karnataka.
A not-for-profit, Section ‘8’ organization under the aegis of the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, driven by highly skilled, energetic and dynamic professionals. Industry Partners – ASSOCHAM, IESA & NASSCOM.
Our Focus Areas
KDEM will help guide growth and investments in five core sectors. An advocacy council has been set up for each vertical to guide the management in its goals. The council helps in designing sector-specific strategies and its implementation. KDEM also facilitates in execution of short-term and long term projects. The focus is to achieve annual goals, increase investment flow and align existing activities within the overall KDEM goals.
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The Future of ESDM Leadership: Karnataka at the Forefront
The Indian Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector is experiencing a period of phenomenal growth.
July 1, 2024
The Fintech Revolution in India: Success, Opportunities, Challenges
India boasts one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech markets, with a current size of USD 584 billion and a projected.
June 27, 2024
The Mangaluru Cluster: Growing Nexus
In the past decade, the Mangaluru cluster (Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, and Kodagu districts).
June 19, 2024
Neutrinos Venture Studio made its official debut at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, marking a major milestone for Neutrinos, a global leader in AI-native intelligent automation for the BFSI sector.The launch of Neutrinos Venture Studio was accompanied by the announcement of the ‘Reimagining Risk’ global startup challenge aimed at transforming risk innovation across emerging markets.
Startups in Karnataka raised $2.7 billion in the first nine months of 2025, marking a sharp 40 percent decline from $4.5 billion in the same period last year, as a global funding winter tightens its grip on India’s startup capital.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India is entering a “golden era of defence innovation” driven by young entrepreneurs and start-ups, during his address at the fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s Swavlamban seminar in New Delhi.
The 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025 concluded at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), with the Future Makers Conclave emerging as the standout moment of the summit—particularly for its landmark funding announcements that accelerated Karnataka’s deep-tech push.
Startups supported by the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) participated in the prestigious Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025, held in Bangalore from November 18 to 20, 2025. This year’s edition was one of the largest ever, with organisers reporting participation from more than 10,000 startups representing 60 countries. The J&K startups began their showcase with a high-energy Day 1, marked by strong engagement with industry leaders, potential partners and sector experts.
India’s semiconductor revolution is no longer an ambition, it’s an economic reality in motion. With the domestic market growing from $38 billion in 2023 to an expected $100–110 billion by 2030, the country is emerging as a serious contender in global chip design and manufacturing.
Karnataka Start-up Policy 2025
KDEM’s mandate is to accelerate the development process across the state by 2030.
Karnataka Start-up Policy 2025-2030
Karnataka Start-up Policy Bengaluru: “Karnataka
As India strides towards a digital first future, innovations transform industries and empower lives. These top 10 pioneering businesses spearheading this transformation are recognised for their exceptional contributions in 2024. Dive into their inspiring stories and discover how they shape the future of India and the world.
Sufalam Startup Conclave for Food Processing Entrepreneurs Sufalam Startup Conclave for food processing entrepreneurs Sonipat 50 minutes ago copy link Sonipat: A twoday SUFALAM Startup Conclave was organized for food processing entrepreneurs and mentors under the joint aegis of Ministry of Food Processing Industries and National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM).
KDEM announces AI-powered rural development and BFSI innovation partnership
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025: KDEM Announces Global Partnership
Blogs
The Fintech Revolution in India: Success, Opportunities, Challenges
India boasts one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech markets, with a current size of USD 584 billion and a projected.
The Mangaluru Cluster: Growing Nexus
In the past decade, the Mangaluru cluster (Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, and Kodagu districts).
